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Gen V returns this September with its second season, and the first official images have already been unveiled. Released exclusively by Entertainment Weekly, the photos highlight the young heroes in new contexts inside Godolkin University. The reveal comes only weeks before the premiere, adding to the anticipation surrounding the series, which has established itself as an essential part of The Boys universe since its debut.
The new season arrives at a transitional moment for the franchise. With The Boys heading into its final arc, Gen V carries the responsibility of connecting storylines while continuing to expand the narrative of its own characters. The photos underline this dual role, showing familiar faces now placed in a setting marked by Homelander’s growing control.
Exclusive images and main characters
The images feature Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), Jordan Li (Derek Luh/London Thor), Emma Meyer (Lizze Broadway), Cate Dunlap (Maddie Phillips), and Sam Riordan (Asa Germann). According to Entertainment Weekly, the story picks up several months after the events of The Boys season 4. If Homelander’s takeover of the government happened in January, the new semester at Godolkin begins by the end of August.
It is also revealed that the facility where Marie awoke at the end of season 1, alongside Emma, Jordan and Andre, was in fact the infirmary wing of the Elmira Adult Rehabilitation Center, described as a prison for supes. The second season brings the students back to Godolkin, now under a much stricter regime aligned with Homelander’s agenda.
Marie Moreau at the center of Gen V
Marie remains at the core of the story. At the end of season 1, she survived a direct blast from Homelander, an event that should have been lethal. That survival became the starting point for the new season. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Jaz Sinclair explained that she had hoped this moment would be explored further and confirmed that season 2 does exactly that. The actress compared it to Harry Potter and the killing curse, an impossible survival that changes everything that follows.
The trailers shown during Comic-Con suggest that Marie could even become more powerful than Homelander. Her abilities to weaponize and control blood are expanded, and Entertainment Weekly noted that the heroes of The Boys may seek to recruit her in the final battles of the main series.
Eric Kripke’s approach
Eric Kripke, creator of The Boys and architect of this connected universe, stated that Gen V will not simply present Marie as a savior. In his words, the show will satirize the chosen one archetype. He pointed out that if Marie can control everyone’s blood, she has the potential to be the most powerful character, but potential does not mean readiness. The season explores the gap between expectations and the reality of a character who is still not prepared to fully meet them.
Kripke also emphasized that Gen V season 2 will serve as a bridge between the fourth and fifth seasons of The Boys. He described the series as carrying the torch toward the climax of the franchise while remaining a standalone production with its own stories.
Dean Cipher and Project Odessa
A major addition to the cast is Hamish Linklater as Dean Cipher. The character, who previously worked at Elmira, is introduced as the new dean of Godolkin. Linklater described him as morally dubious and someone who pursues results by any means necessary. Homelander placing him in charge indicates how much the university has been reshaped under the new order.
The season also introduces Project Odessa. Entertainment Weekly reported that this program had already been referenced in The Boys season 4 when Homelander returned to the facility where he was engineered. In Gen V, it is revealed that Thomas Godolkin founded the school to pursue this very initiative. Actor Ethan Slater appears in flashbacks, portraying the founder.
Starlight (Erin Moriarty) is also part of the plot. According to the material revealed by EW, she works with Marie in an undercover mission inside Godolkin to investigate the progress of Project Odessa.
Chance Perdomo’s absence
The absence of Andre Anderson, played by Chance Perdomo, is one of the most sensitive aspects of the new season. After the actor’s passing in 2024, the production decided not to recast the role. Eric Kripke explained that Andre still exists in the story in other ways. His father, Polarity, portrayed by Sean Patrick Thomas, takes on greater importance as a way to honor the character and the actor.
Cast and returning characters
The season features the return of Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, Asa Germann, London Thor and Derek Luh. Hamish Linklater joins as Dean Cipher, while Ethan Slater appears in flashbacks as Thomas Godolkin. Familiar faces from The Boys also appear, including Starlight and The Deep, reinforcing the connections between the two shows.
Release date and expectations
Gen V season 2 premieres on Prime Video on September 17, 2025, with the first three episodes. The following episodes will be released weekly until the finale in October. The season functions as a narrative link between The Boys seasons 4 and 5 while continuing to expand the journeys of its own characters, especially Marie.
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Conclusion
The exclusive images released by Entertainment Weekly set the stage for a season shaped by political shifts and the presence of Homelander’s influence at Godolkin University. Gen V returns positioned as both a continuation of The Boys storyline and an expansion of its own world, balancing the weight of transition with the individuality of its central characters.
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